In the middle of the buzzing streets of Khatipura area of Jaipur lies a historic haveli from the 18th Century, surrounded by lofty walls that carefully protect the legacy of an era bygone. As I stepped into The Royal Heritage Haveli, I was instantly transported into a realm where luxury seamlessly blended with history. Just a quick flight away from…
In the heart of Dehradun, where the majestic Himalaya hills meet vibrant culture, popular Caribbean-themed lounge Raasta sets its stage in Uttarakhand’s capital. A couple of weeks back, we took a road trip to check out this super cool party lounge that everyone has been talking about. What instantly catches my eye is the colourful décor…
By Nivi Shrivastava A lot is being discussed about Artificial Intelligence services in the current times, and it is expected that soon smart data processing can impact the ways of the world in a very interesting manner. With AI-enabled optimal services, soon we will be experiencing the good, bad, and ugly side of robotic technologies…
By Nivi Shrivastava While the Covid19 pandemic changed everything about the way we ate, travelled and shopped till now, the future hinges on innovation and sustainable practices that would impact our lifestyles beyond 2020. The travel and hospitality segment, especially the high-end sector with specialized services, is currently undergoing a massive digitization to catch up…
For an average Indian, Switzerland is synonymous with gorgeous snow-covered Alps, dreamy blue lakes and boundless lush meadows that have been covered extensively in very many movies. Surprisingly, there is so much more to this touristy country if one decides to look beyond the fairytale-like vistas, which makes it an ideal offbeat European destination as…
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog, I mentioned the five privileges that I was gifted to me by ITC group of hotels for participating as a responsible luxury panelist in 2017. While it was a grand experience to be associated with the brand and I also learned a lot about the hospitality industry…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most people, the term ‘responsible luxury’ might be an oxymoron because one could never imagine using both the words in one sentence together. However, the ITC group of hotels not only coined the term among hospitality giants but has also followed it as a core philosophy in every ITC outlet across…
BY NIVI SHRIVASTAVA In our previous story, we told you about the amazing hospitality and architecture at Gateway Resort at the Pushkar-Ajmer Bypass. The hotel is centrally located in the middle of two popular tourist destinations – Ajmer and Pushkar – which makes it a perfect choice for those who wish to see the cultural amalgamation of…
It’s never too late to write about things that changed your outlook towards life. In April 2016, we had an awesome stay with the ITC chain of hotels and we experienced various aspects of luxury as part of their ‘responsible luxury fellowship’ programme. The ITC group is a pioneer in the sustainable business development and…